Name: Lemont
Address: College

About the neighborhood

Lemont offers a peaceful living environment characterized by an abundance of single detached homes and townhouses, typically built around 1971. Residents can access several nearby restaurants and cafes, creating convenient dining options. The neighborhood features easily accessible highways and ample parking, facilitating smooth travel by car for daily needs. Bus lines with stops located nearby provide additional transportation choices. Although the terrain is hilly and has limited bike lanes, the tranquil atmosphere remains a key highlight. Spacious homes with three or more bedrooms provide comfortable, roomy living in this serene community setting.

Characteristics

Transportation

Lemont is very car friendly. Most real estate listings are a short car ride from the nearest highway, and finding a place to park is easy. On the other hand, traveling by public transit is challenging in Lemont. Nonetheless, there are a few bus lines, and bus stops are generally very close by. Lemont is not very bicycling-friendly as the cycling infrastructure is rather limited, and there are quite a few slopes. Many of the homes for sale in this part of the State College metropolitan area are located in areas that are also not very suitable for people who prefer to travel as pedestrians because most daily needs are occasionally challenging to meet without a car.

Services

It is very rarely practical for house buyers in Lemont to buy groceries as pedestrians. Furthermore, a restaurant is often just around the corner, and property owners benefit from a few cafes as well. Concerning education, residents may find it very hard to reach high schools and primary schools without needing to get in a car. Apart from public schools, there are private elementary and secondary schools.

Character

Lemont is a community to buy a home in for those who prefer a chill atmosphere. Due to the presence of very few pedestrians, Lemont remains relatively serene.

Car friendly10.0

Exceptional access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems

Cycling friendly3.8

Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling

Pedestrian friendly3.4

A few pedestrian-oriented shops within walking distance. Meeting daily needs on foot is not often practical or pleasant

Transit friendly3.0

Transit is available for some trips

Restaurants5.4

Variety of restaurants within a short drive

Groceries7.0

Wide variety of groceries within a short drive, including some within walking distance